英语课程计划-Guy Fawkes Night
时间：2018-12-29 作者：英语课 分类：英语课程学习计划和讲义
Guy Fawkes Night is a very British celebration. It celebrates a failed attempt to blow up the Houses of Parliament 1 (that’s where Big Ben is) in London. This was probably one of the first examples of terrorism, only it didn’t work. It all happened on November the fifth, 1605. A group of Catholics who were unhappy with their Protestant rulers wanted to bring the government down. Their leader was a man called Guy Fawkes and his plan was called the Gunpowder 2 Plot. Fortunately, some passers-by saw Guy Fawkes and his followers 3 with the gunpowder. Guy Fawkes was arrested. He was put on a bonfire and burned to death. In Britain and former British colonies 4, this day is also called Bonfire Night.
Bonfire Night is perhaps the biggest outdoor celebration in Britain. Unfortunately, it is in winter and takes place at night. You have to brave the cold, but it is a happy occasion 5. Every town and village puts on a fireworks display. There is usually a large bonfire in the middle of the town. People gather at it to watch the fireworks and eat traditional Guy Fawkes Night food. Baked potatoes and toffee apples are the most popular treats. There is usually a mock 6 guy on the bonfire to represent the real one that died 400 years ago. Many families have smaller celebrations and will have their own, private fireworks display in their garden. There are many warnings to be careful because every year, children are injured in fireworks accidents.
- She won a seat in Parliament at the election.她在选举中赢得了议会中的席位。
- The drug was banned by an act of parliament.议会的法案明令禁止该药品。
- Gunpowder was introduced into Europe during the first half of the 14th century.在14世纪上半叶，火药传入欧洲。
- This statement has a strong smell of gunpowder.这是一篇充满火药味的声明。
- the followers of Mahatma Gandhi 圣雄甘地的拥护者
- The reformer soon gathered a band of followers round him. 改革者很快就获得一群追随者支持他。
- They amassed huge wealth by plundering the colonies. 他们通过掠夺殖民地聚敛了大笔的财富。 来自《简明英汉词典》
- But throughout the colonies, people relied primarily on small farms and self-sufficiency. 但就整个殖民地来说，人们主要依靠小型农场，过着自给自足的生活。 来自英汉非文学 - 政府文件
- Her dress was too showy for such a formal occasion.在如此正式的场合，她的服装过分华丽了。
- Her tears were fought back on such an occasion.在这种场合下她忍住了眼泪。